Cherry Blossom Cookies
Experience sweet delight with our irresistible Cherry Blossom Cookies the perfect blend of flavor and charm Try them today for a taste of joy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cherry blossom jam or syrup
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Edible dried cherry blossoms for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the almond and vanilla extracts, blending until well incorporated.
- Gradually sift in the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. The dough should have a soft and pliable texture.
- Stir in the cherry blossom jam and a few drops of pink food coloring if desired, folding gently to create a marbled effect in the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Lightly press an edible cherry blossom onto each cookie to flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn a golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Cherry Blossom Cookies are an enchanting mix of delicate flavors and the romantic essence of cherry blossoms, perfect for celebrating spring.